No two people have exactly the same talents, and it includes even twins. People may share much of the same genetic qualities, but their environment also gives them opportunities for learning and growth. It should be no surprise that many couples who are completely unrelated until they meet and make a commitment have very different talents. For those who are building a long term relationship with a partner, capitalizing on the talents each of them has can be an excellent way to combine interests and strengthen their bond as a couple. It is not as difficult as it sounds, and it can be a saving grace for a relationship that could possibly face many bumps in the future.
An eye for diamonds
There have always been people who could look at something and see more than anyone else, and it is because they have an eye for diamonds in the rough that they can find things others might miss. Their partner might view an old chair as something ready for the junk heap, but they see an antique that simply needs a new finish and a leg replacement. They know what they have found, and their partner will eventually come to trust their ability to get past the surface and look into any object for the hidden beauty it contains.
Fixing it up
Once a piece has been acquired, there is no guarantee the person who found it is able to restore it. They often depend upon their partner having that ability, so fixing it up will be the job of the other person. Many people have some skills with restoration, but doing an excellent job takes a good knowledge of tools and how to use them properly. Their partner might not have noticed the piece when they were shopping, but they will know exactly what needs to be done to restore it to beauty and usefulness.
Working as a team
It might seem easy enough for one person to find things and the other to restore them, but it can take a great deal of work to do both. The person who is good at finding items will often need assistance with finding places to discover new items, and their partner can be a huge help. For the person who has the work of fixing up something, the labour can be too much. They might depend upon their partner to help with tasks such as sanding and painting. The couple might be able to furnish their home or start a business working as a team, but their reward is often looking at something they have found and restored.
Working on any hobby or project with a partner can be a fun way to do something, and renewing old items together can give them a sense of accomplishment. If they find it is an interest they will continue to do together, they might find they have found something even more than the beauty of restoration. The partners might find their combined talents will lead them in a new direction in life, and it could be one that will make them even happier.
